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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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