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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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