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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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