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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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