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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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