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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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