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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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