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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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