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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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