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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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