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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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