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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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