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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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