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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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