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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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