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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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