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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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