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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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