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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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