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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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