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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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