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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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