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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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