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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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