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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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