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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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