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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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