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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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