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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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