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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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