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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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