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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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