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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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