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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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