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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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