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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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