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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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