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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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