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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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