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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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