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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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