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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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