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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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