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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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