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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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