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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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