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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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