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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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