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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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