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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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