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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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