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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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