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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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