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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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