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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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