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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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