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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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