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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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