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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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