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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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