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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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