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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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