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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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