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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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