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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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