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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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