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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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