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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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