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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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