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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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