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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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