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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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