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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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