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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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