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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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