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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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