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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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