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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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