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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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