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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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