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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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