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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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