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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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