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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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