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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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