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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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