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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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