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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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