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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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