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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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