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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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