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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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