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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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