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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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