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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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