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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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