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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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