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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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