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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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