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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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