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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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