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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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