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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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