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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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