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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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