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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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