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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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