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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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