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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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