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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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