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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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