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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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