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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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