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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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