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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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