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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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