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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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