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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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