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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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