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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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