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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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