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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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