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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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