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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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