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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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