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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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