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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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