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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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