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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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