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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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