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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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