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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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