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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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