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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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