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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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