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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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