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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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