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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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