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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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