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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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