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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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