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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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