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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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