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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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