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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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