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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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