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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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