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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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