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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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