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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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