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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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