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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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