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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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