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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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