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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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