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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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