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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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