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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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