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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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