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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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