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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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