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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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