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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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