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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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