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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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