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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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