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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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