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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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