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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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