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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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