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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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