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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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