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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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