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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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