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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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