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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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