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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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