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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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