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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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