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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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