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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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