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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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