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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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