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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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