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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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