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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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