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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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