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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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