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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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