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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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