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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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