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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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