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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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