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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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