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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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