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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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