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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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