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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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