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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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