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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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