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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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