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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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