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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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