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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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