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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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