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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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