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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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