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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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