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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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