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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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