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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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