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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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