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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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