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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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