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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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