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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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