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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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