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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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