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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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