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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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