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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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