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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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