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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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