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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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