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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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