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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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