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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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