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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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