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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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