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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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