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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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