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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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