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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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