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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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