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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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