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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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