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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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