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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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