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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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