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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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