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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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