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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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