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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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