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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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