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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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