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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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