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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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