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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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