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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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