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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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