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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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