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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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