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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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