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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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