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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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