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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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