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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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