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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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