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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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