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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take 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. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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