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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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