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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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