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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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