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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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