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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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