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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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