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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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