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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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