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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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