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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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