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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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