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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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