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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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