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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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