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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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