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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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