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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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