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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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