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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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