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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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