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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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