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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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