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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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