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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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