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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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