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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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