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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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