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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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