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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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