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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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