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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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