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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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