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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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