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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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