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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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