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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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