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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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