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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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