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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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