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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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