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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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