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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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