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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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