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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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