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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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