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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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