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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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