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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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