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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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