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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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