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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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