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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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