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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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