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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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