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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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