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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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