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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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