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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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