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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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