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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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