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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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