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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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