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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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