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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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