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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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