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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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