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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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