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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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