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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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