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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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