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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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