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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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