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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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