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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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