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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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