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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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