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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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