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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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