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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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