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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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