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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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