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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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