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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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