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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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