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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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