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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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