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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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