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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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