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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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