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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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