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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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