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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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