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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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