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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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