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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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