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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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