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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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