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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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