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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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