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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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