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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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