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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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