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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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