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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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