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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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