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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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