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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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