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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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