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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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