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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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