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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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