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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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