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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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