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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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