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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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