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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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