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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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