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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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