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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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