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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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