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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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