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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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