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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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