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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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