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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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