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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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