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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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