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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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