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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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