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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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