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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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