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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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