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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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