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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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