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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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