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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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