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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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