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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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