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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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