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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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