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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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