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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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