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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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