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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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