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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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