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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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