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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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