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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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