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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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