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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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