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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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