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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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