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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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