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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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