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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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