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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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