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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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