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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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