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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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