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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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