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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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