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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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