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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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