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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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