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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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