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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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