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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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