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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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