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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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