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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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