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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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