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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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