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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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