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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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