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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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