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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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