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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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