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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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