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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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