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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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