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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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