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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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