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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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