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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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