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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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