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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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