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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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