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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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