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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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