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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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