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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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