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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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