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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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