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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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