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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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