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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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