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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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