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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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