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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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