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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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