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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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