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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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