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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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