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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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