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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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