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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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