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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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