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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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