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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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