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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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