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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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