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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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