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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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