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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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