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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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