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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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