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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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