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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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