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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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