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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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