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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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