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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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