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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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