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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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