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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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