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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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