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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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