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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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