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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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