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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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