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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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