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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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