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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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