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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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