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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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