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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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