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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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