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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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