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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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