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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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