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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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