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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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