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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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