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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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