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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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