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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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