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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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