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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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