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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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