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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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