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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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