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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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